Delhi HIgh Court

Delhi High Court: Gold Cause Construction Must Honor Original Shop Agreements

Updated
Dec 7, 2025 10:50 PM
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Quick Summary

In a recent decision, the court ruled that Gold Cause Construction must give Anand Prakash Gupta two separate shops, not just one large space. This decision came after a long legal battle over agreements made back in 2005.

The Original Deal: Two Shops

Back in 2005, Gold Cause Construction and Anand Prakash Gupta made agreements for two commercial spaces in Paradise Mall, New Delhi. These spaces were supposed to be separate shops, F-39 and F-40.

What Went Wrong: Changes in Plans

Gold Cause Construction later said that the original plan changed, and the two shops didn't exist anymore. They offered new spaces, F-02 and F-03, which were bigger but combined into one large space.

Court Steps In: Local Inspector Appointed

The court appointed a Local Inspector to check the site. It turned out that the new spaces were indeed different from what was initially agreed. This led to a disagreement over whether Anand Prakash Gupta should get one large space or two separate ones.

Judge's Decision: Stick to the Original Agreement

Judge Saurabh Banerjee decided that Gold Cause Construction must provide Anand Prakash Gupta with two separate shops, as originally agreed. The company had to complete the paperwork and hand over the new shops, F-02 and F-03, while accepting the price changes.

"The company themselves identified two new shops which were empty and available in place of the two original shops."

Arguments from Both Sides

  • Gold Cause Construction argued they were offering extra space due to changes beyond their control. They believed they were being generous by offering one large space.
  • Anand Prakash Gupta wanted two separate shops, as per the original agreement. He pointed out that the company had been unclear and misleading throughout the process.

Final Words: Court Upholds Justice

The court found no issues with the earlier decision and rejected the appeals by Gold Cause Construction. Judge Banerjee emphasized the importance of sticking to the original agreements and ensuring fairness.

This case highlights the importance of sticking to agreements and being clear in business dealings.

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Contract Law
Commercial Dispute
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